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gasp vs heave

heave vs gasp

gasp and heave both are nouns.

gasp and heave both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gasp Yes No Yes No
heave Yes No Yes No
As verbs, gasp and heave are synonyms defined as:
  • gasp and heave: breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
Other synonyms of gasp include pant, puff.
gasp (noun) heave (noun)
a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open throwing something heavy (with great effort)
the act of lifting something with great effort
the act of raising something
an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting
(geology) a horizontal dislocation
an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)
gasp (verb) heave (verb)
breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit
breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat
utter a sound, as with obvious effort
lift or elevate
throw with great effort
rise and move, as in waves or billows
move or cause to move in a specified way, direction, or position
Difference between gasp and heave

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